CHARACTERIZE

characterize. Characterize, v.t. to give a character, to mark

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Char″ac‐ter‐ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Characterized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Characterizing.] [[LL. characterizare, Gr. �: cf. F. charactériser.]] 1. 1. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
European, Asiatic, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are Characterized. Arbuthnot. 2. 2. To engrave or imprint. Sir M. Hale.
3. 3. To indicate the character of; to describe.
Under the name of Tamerlane he intended to characterize King William. Johnson. 4. 4. To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of.
The softness and effeminacy which characterize the men of rank in most countries. W. Irving. Syn. — To describe; distinguish; mark; designate; style; particularize; entitle.